Martin Ajdari, president of the audiovisual regulator Arcom, stated that the organization is exploring the possibility of introducing **"new rules"** to regulate podcasts and other online audiovisual formats featuring political personalities, as reported by La Tribune on October 4, 2026. These potential regulations are being considered in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election and would involve a consultation with major content creators. Ajdari emphasized that the rules would differ from those applied to traditional media such as television and radio. Currently, political interviews and discussions broadcast on platforms like YouTube or in podcasts are not subject to the same regulations that govern airtime on television. However, content creators must still respect the electoral silence, a period during which political propaganda is prohibited two days before an election. Additionally, the obligations of political pluralism, fairness, and equality of speaking time do not apply to these online formats. Ajdari noted that Arcom is considering what would be appropriate in terms of **"honesty and fairness"** for these formats, pointing out that some online productions have as many viewers as some TNT channels. Content creators such as Sam Zirah, Guillaume Pley of Legend, Gaspard G, and Hugo Décrypte have significant followings on platforms like YouTube. Some of these creators have also formed collaborations with traditional media outlets. Arcom currently regulates the airtime of political candidates on television, but online content creators are not directly under its control. The regulator monitors platforms such as TikTok and X, examining advertising records but not the content creators themselves. Ajdari did not specify what the new rules would contain or when they would apply. The first round of the 2027 presidential election is expected to take place in the spring of that year.